European Shag vs Little Black Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis comparé à Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Shag | Little Black Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gulosus aristotelis | Phalacrocorax sulcirostris |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 49,8 cm (19.6 in) |
| Poids | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 971,6666666666666 g (34.27 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Little Black Cormorant
About These Birds
European Shag
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
Little Black Cormorant
55–65 cm. All-black; glossy green-blue; bare black facial skin. Widespread across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in freshwater and marine environments. Highly gregarious; nests colonially in trees. Feeds on fish by pursuit-diving; often seen drying wings on posts.